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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, "J. Edgar, Joe, and Me".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joe's childhood compare to the social standing he later achieves?
(a) It stands in stark contrast.
(b) It is somewhat different.
(c) It is very similar.
(d) Same social standing, but in a different city.

2. Who believes human nature is incapable of good?
(a) An English Transcendentalist.
(b) A Scottish Methodist.
(c) A French Boiserrie.
(d) An Irish Jansenist.

3. Who prophecies a valley full of vast quantities of dry bones?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Elisha.
(c) Esther.
(d) Ezekiel.

4. For years what does James wonder about his father?
(a) How his anti-war stance would affect his father.
(b) Why he married his mother.
(c) How he decides to join the FBI.
(d) Why he left the seminary.

5. World War II is ongoing, and where is Joe assigned?
(a) Selective Service enforcement.
(b) Private First Class.
(c) Secret Service.
(d) U.S. Cavalry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In November 1965, who sets himself on fire at the Pentagon?

2. Who does James feel shame to admit is his childhood neighbor on Generals' Row?

3. Who is founding director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in charge of enemy counts and evaluating targets in Vietnam?

4. How does Edward J. Kelly, Chicago's mayor and head of the Democratic Party, bring in millions?

5. What Chicago bank robber, kidnapper and killer has a significant impact on James' father's career?

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